Free tax help in Michigan

How to file your Michigan and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Michigan deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes. Some Michigan cities, including Detroit, also levy a city income tax.
Tax year 2025 due date	April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal).
Extension	Request an extension to October 15, 2026 with Michigan Form 4 (or a federal extension); tax owed is still due April 15.
State tax agency	Michigan Department of Treasury

Free Michigan state filing

Michigan e-file for free

Michigan lists free federal and state e-file offers for tax year 2025, including 1040NOW (AGI $32,000 or less), Online Taxes at OLT.com (AGI $51,000 or less, or active-duty military up to $89,000) and Cash App Taxes (age 18 or older).

See Michigan Free File options

Michigan Treasury eServices

Free state e-filing directly with Treasury; it replaced the older individual income tax web services in November 2025.

Go to Michigan Treasury eServices

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Michigan may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Michigan residents

VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Michigan return.
MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.

Common questions

Can I file my Michigan state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Michigan options include Michigan e-file for free and Michigan Treasury eServices. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Michigan tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Michigan return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Request an extension to October 15, 2026 with Michigan Form 4 (or a federal extension); tax owed is still due April 15.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Michigan?

Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.

Need paid help in Michigan?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Michigan Department of Treasury, our partner Pack Tax works with Michigan residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

Ask Pack Tax for help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Michigan facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Michigan Department of Treasury before you file.